Lawrence County Public Library Genealogy Request

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Monday March 03, 2008

Please limit your e-mail request to one briefly stated question. Although we are unable to compile genealogies or undertake extensive research, we will check a few printed, indexed sources.

Materials on microfilm can also be checked by staff. Official Kentucky birth and death records begin in 1911. Marriage records may be obtained from county clerk's offices. The statewide marriage index begins in 1958.

For more information: Kentucky Vital Records Information.

Guidelines for genealogy requests:

	All requests must include the full name of the individual, the type of record to be searched, the approximate date if applicable.
	Photocopy requests must include the exact citation of the material. There is a duplication fee for copies provided.
	Researchers should submit only one request at a time and should wait for a reply before submitting another.
	Please allow 4-6 days for a response. E-mail does not have priority over letter requests.

E-mailed requests are retrieved once a day during regular business hours, and will be acted upon as time allows. It may take four to six days before a response is sent, depending on the number of requests already received and staff available.

If you need an immediate answer to your question, please call the library at 606-638-4497, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The library is closed on Sundays and all major holidays.

Fees are $5.00 which includes the cost of copies, research and postage. Up to 3 obituaries or Death Certificates per request. (Death Certificates are from 1911 - 1955 for the state of Kentucky). If sent by e-mail the fee is $3.00 each for a death certificate or obituary. If you have any questions contact us at: genealogyroom2006@yahoo.com .

Make sure you include a complete e-mail and postal address.